Recalls this week: power adaptors, knives

This photo provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows a Gemini power adapter. The adapters are being recalled because they can overheat, posing a burn hazard. (AP Photo/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

POWER ADAPTOR/CHARGER

DETAILS: Adaptor/chargers used to charge cellphones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side. The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.

WHY: The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

INCIDENTS: One report of a consumer who was burned on the hand.

HOW MANY: About 31,000.

FOR MORE: Call Gemini at 877-230-4986 or visit www.geminimanufacturing.net.

CHARGING KITS

DETAILS: Seven models of charging kits with USB connectors that are used to recharge Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. The recalled kits were sold under the Ban.do, Jonathan Adler and Lilly Pulitzer brand names and contained a wall charger, a 12-to24-volt car charger, a 30-pin USB cord and a Lightning port adapter. They were sold from February 2014 to June 2014.

WHY: The wall charger can overheat and emit smoke and sparks, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The prongs on the charger can detach and remain in the electrical outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock.

INCIDENTS: Six reports of the wall chargers emitting smoke and sparking and six reports of prongs detaching from the plug. No injuries have been reported.

HOW MANY: About 25,400.

FOR MORE: Call Lifeguard Press at 800-992-3006 or visit www.lifeguardpress.com.

KNIFE AND SHEATH SET

DETAILS: MTech USA Karambit Neck Knife and Sheath. The half-moon shaped knife measures 7 inches in length and was sold in an urban camo print. They were sold from March 2014 through May 2014.

WHY: The sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to fall out of the sheath unexpectedly. This poses a risk of laceration to the consumer.

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